ATHENS, Alabama - City officials are warning motorists to take an alternate route Thursday as a portion of Lucas Ferry Road is closed.

Lucas Ferry Road will closed from Washington to West Hobbs streets from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. as crews repair a drainage pipe.

In addition, motorists should use caution at three intersections where traffic signals will be phased out beginning Monday, said city spokeswoman Holly Hollman.

On Monday, signals at three intersections will be turned off to be replaced with stop signs, which have already been erected, Hollman said. Members of Athens City Council approved the changes last month.